Tuesday June 22, 2010 Group Stage: Group B Finished Moses Mabhida Stadium
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South Korea draw to reach last 16
South Korea benefited from some wasteful Nigeria finishing in a 2-2 draw that allowed the Asian side to reach the last 16. More
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Live Commentary
Time:90'- Nigeria
- Korea Republic
90+3' ALL OVER! South Korea through. Nigeria out. Phew! What a second half that was.
90+3' Park Chu-Young is replaced by Kim Dong-Jin.- 90+3' Three minutes added. Now or never for Nigeria.
- 89' Obinna unlucky to thrash one wide.
- 88' Time running out for Nigeria.
- 87' Argentina are two ahead against Greece.
- 86' Into the last four minutes. Martins almost on the end of a long ball.
- 85' Ki Sung-Yong departs for Kim Jae-Sung.
- 84' Heading for the final five minutes here. Still wide open. Are another African side heading out tonight.
- 83' Celtic player Ki suffering a bit of cramp.
- 82' South Korea have 16 shots on target to Nigeria's eight.
- 81' Dickson Etuhu finds Victor Obinna, but his shot flew wide.
80' GLORIOUS CHANCE SQUANDERED BY NIGERGIA! Martin chips wide with the goal at his mercy. Should have put Nigeria ahead.- 79' Ki Sung-Yong's corner is plucked out of the air by Enyeama. Confident goalkeeping.
- 78' Argentina are ahead in their match with Greece. They will win the group on nine points.
- 77' Lee Chung-Yong brings out a decent diving save from Enyeama low to his left.
- 76' Park Ji-Sung hits the sidenetting when he would have been better off trying to pick out a man. Chance wasted for South Korea.
- 75' 15 minutes to go.
- 74' Bit of treatment needed for Obasi. Suffering from cramp.
- 73' Six out of eight penalties have been scored at the finals.
- 72' Yakubu is replaced by Victor Obinna.
- 71' South Korea enjoying 56% of possession to 44% by Nigeria.
- 70' Cha Du-Ri crosses almost guided into his own net by Shittu. That could have flown into the net.
- 69' This is anybody's game. South Korea still heading through on goal difference ahead of Greece.
- 68' GOAL FOR NIGERIA! Yakubu nets in the bottom left-hand corner of the Korean goal. Cool as you like with the keeper heading in the opposition direction.
67' NIGERIA HAVE A PENALTY! Kim Nam-Il fouls Obasi.- 66' Still time for Nigeria to put this right.
- 65' HORRIFIC MISS BY YAKUBU! He prods past of an open goal from two yards after Ayila fed him.
- 64' Ki Sung-Yong tries to pick out a team-mate, but there are no takers. One senses South Korea are playing to hold this.
- 63' Kim Nam-Il replaces Yeom Ki-Kun. A defensive switch by South Korea.
- 62' Yeol Ki-Hun finds Park Chu-Young Enyeama saves from the forward. That could have been the clincher.
- 61' A few comments for you: Ike: Nigeria are far too painful to watch for me. I'm off! Jack C: The succession of yellow cards are not warranted. The referee is fabricating the possible winner.
- 60' Games is becoming more spread out. Lee Young-Pyo fails to test Enyeama who grabs that with some ease.
- 59' Heading for the final half-hour. Jung Sung-Ryong, the South Korean keeper, suffered a bit of a knock there.
- 58' Yakubu almost in there, but Cho Yong-Hyung raced in to make a desperate clearance.
- 57' Martins has scored 17 goals in 35 games for his country. Needs one tonight.
- 56' Obafemi Martins replaces Kanu.
- 56' They have had 10 shots on goals to Nigeria's five.
- 55' South Korea starting to assume control of this game.
- 54' Park Chu-Young launches a venomous effort from distance that narrowly evades the left-hand post of the Nigerian goal. Fine effort. Really got his boot through that.
- 53' Nigerian players growing increasingly frustrated. South Korea have another free-kick.
- 52' Nigeria really have to go for it now. Time is not on their side.
- 51' Argentina and South Korea would be the qualifiers from this group as we stand. Still goalless in that one.
- 50' Enyeama went down in instalments trying to reach that, but a goal is a goal and suddenly South Korea in the driving seat for second spot.
49' GOAL FOR SOUTH KOREA! Park Chu-Young's free-kick is planted into the corner after Shittu fouled the goalscorer.- 48' Lee Young-Pyo slides an effort in from 25 yards which Enyeama clasps at the second attempt.
- 47' Change for Nigeria. Uwa Echiejile has replaced Joseph Yobo.
46' We are off here for the second period. Anybody's guess as to how this will unravel.- 45+2' There goes the whistle. All level at the break. All to play for in the second period.
- 45+2' Both games in the group level. 1-1 here and 0-0 between Greece and Argentina.
- 44' Kim Jung-Woo concedes a free-kick for holding Kanu's jersey.
- 43' Korea progress with a draw AND Greece do not beat Argentina. That is the situation we are in at the moment.
- 42' Heading for the break. Yeom Ki-Hun tries a free-kick, but Enyeama does well to hold the ball.
41' Yusuf Ayila booked for late foul on Kim Jung-Woo.- 40' Lee tried to head the ball, but the ball hit off him before nestling in the net.
- 39' South Korea are now heading through if this result stays the same. Two hesitant bits of defending at both goals.
- 38' GOAL FOR SOUTH KOREA! Ki Sung-Yong free-kick and Lee Jung-Soo nips in to score at the back post.
- 37' Obasi is going to be booked for a late tackle on Lee Young-Pyo. Rash challenge.
- 36' SO UNLUCKY FOR UCHE! He wallops in a shot from outside the box, but rebounds to safety off a post. That was a brilliant strike,
- 35' 10 minutes until the break.
- 34' Park Chu-Young whacks a free-kick in, but that dribbles past a post.
- 33' Another free-kick is given away by Dickson Etuhu.
- 32' Still 0-0 between Greece and Argentina, a result that would ensure Greece's progress if results stay the same.
- 31' Enyeama then pulls off a save that he doesn't know much about to clear the danger with several South Korean players lurking.
- 30' Enyeama is booked after charging out and missing the ball. He is guilty of pulling back Park Ji-Sung.
- 29' Great play by Obasi to wriggle free, but his shot is an easy hold for Jung Sung-Ryong.
- 28' Nigeria quick to pick up those loose balls. Vital to win the second ball.
- 27' Nigeria three shots on target to four by South Korea.
- 26' Nigeria have gone 1-0 up in seven World Cup matches, and lost on four occasions – to Argentina (1994), Italy (1994), Sweden (2002) and Greece (2010).
- 25' Nigeria have been the better side in this first half.
- 24' Great tackle by Shittu on Yeom Ki-Hun as he prepared to pull the trigger.
- 23' Park Chu-Young dashed into the box from Park Ji-Sung's pass, but that fails to trouble Enyeama, who dives to save.
- 22' Yakubu finds Chinedu Obasi, but he hammers that well wide of target.
- 21' Free-kick chance for Nigeria. Over the bar from 25 yards by Uche.
- 20' Poor effort by Kim Jung-Woo. That was far too high. Always rising over the bar.
- 19' Fans doing the Mexican wave and South Korea enjoing a spell of pressure.
- 18' South Korea enjoying the upper hand in possession. 57% to 43% in their favour.
- 17' There has only been one African win in eight World Cup encounters against Asian opposition.
- 16' South Korea made the ideal start to this group by beating Greece 2-0, but they lost 4-1 to Argentina and are in danger of tumbling out here.
- 15' Cha Du-Ri was caught sleeping at that goal, but plenty of time to recover.
- 14' Nigeria scored the first free kick of this World Cup against Greece when Uche netted. It was also the first goal from a direct free kick in the World Cup since David Beckham scored in England’s 1-0 second round win against Ecuador in 2006.
- 13' Cha Du-Ri tosses a lovely cross in which the keeper Vincent Enyeama can't hold. Goes behind for a corner, but the deadball situation comes to nothing.
- 12' What a start for Nigeria. Their first attack and shot of the game.
- 11' GOAL FOR NIGERIA! Chidi Odiah races down the right and Kalu Uche steams in to convert. Bad defending by South Korea.
- 10' Shittu is back on, which is a relief for the Nigerians.
- 9' Danny Shittu is needing a bit of treatment. Looks in a bit of pain. Knee injury.
- 8' Ki Sung-Yong smashes an effort over the bar. Good play by the young Celtic midfielder.
- 7' South Korea win a free-kick. Comes to nothing.
- 6' The former Sweden coach Lars Lagerback, now the Nigerian manager, looking a bit pensive in the Nigerian technical area.
- 5' Nigeria fans get in the mood. World Cup image
- 4' The last meeting of these countries was on September 16 2001, with South Korea winning 2-1.
- 3' Lee Chung-Yong needing a bit of treatment. Collided with the Nigerian keeper.
- 2' Lee Chung-Yong so unlucky. Just touched that past the post. The Bolton man almost gave his country the lead.
1' We are underway in Durban.- 19:25 Remember you can follow updates from the other game below. Teams in the tunnel and out they come. Greece v Argentina: LIVE
- 19:20 Korea have claimed a World Cup victory with more than a one-goal margin twice in World Cup history. Their second was the 2-0 win over Greece in their opener in South Africa.
- 19:15 Huh is sticking with a 4-4-2 formation that sees Park Chu-young partner Yeom Ki-hun in attack, but striker Lee Dong-guk should come off the bench at some point.
- 19:10 For South Korea, Cha Du-ri comes back in at right back to replace Oh Beom-seok, who had a torrid time against Argentina. Coach Huh Jung-moo was not particularly pleased with Cha's performance in the opener against Greece but will try to use his pace and physique to attack Nigeria down the right.
- 19:05 Defender Taye Taiwo, who picked up an injury in the 2-1 loss to Greece, is replaced by Rabiu Afolabi while forward Chinedu Obasi starts in place of Peter Odemwingie.
- 19:00 Experienced Nigeria forward Nwankwo Kanu makes his first appearance at the World Cup finals.
- 18:55 Nigeria can progress if they win and Greece lose against Argentina. In this scenario, the goal difference determines the outcome and after that the number of goals scored.
- 18:50 South Korea progress with a draw and if Greece fail to beat Argentina.
- 18:45 Nigeria are without a victory in three matches against South Korea, losing twice and drawing once. All were friendly matches.
- 18:40 The referee is Olegario Benquerenca of Portugal.
- 18:35 Teams: Nigeria: 1-Vincent Enyeama; 17-Chidi Odiah, 6-Danny Shittu, 2-Joseph Yobo, 5-Rabiu Afolabi, 12-Kalu Uche, 20-Dickson Etuhu, 13-Yusuf Ayila, 8-Yakubu Aiyegbeni, 19-Chinedu Obasi, 4-Nwankwo Kanu. South Korea: 18-Jung Sung-ryong; 22-Cha Du-ri, 12-Lee Young-pyo, 4-Cho Yong-hyung, 14-Lee Jung-soo, 8-Kim Jung-woo, 16-Ki Sung-yong, 7-Park Ji-sung, 17-Lee Chung-yong, 10-Park Chu-young, 19-Yeom Ki-hun.
- 18:30 Good evening and welcome to tonight's coverage of Nigeria v South Korea in Durban.
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Summary
- 80' GLORIOUS CHANCE SQUANDERED BY NIGERGIA! Martin chips wide with the goal at his mercy. Should have put Nigeria ahead.
- 77' Lee Chung-Yong brings out a decent diving save from Enyeama low to his left.
- 70' Cha Du-Ri crosses almost guided into his own net by Shittu. That could have flown into the net.
- 65' HORRIFIC MISS BY YAKUBU! He prods past of an open goal from two yards after Ayila fed him.
- 54' Park Chu-Young launches a venomous effort from distance that narrowly evades the left-hand post of the Nigerian goal. Fine effort. Really got his boot through that.
- 49' GOAL FOR SOUTH KOREA! Park Chu-Young's free-kick is planted into the corner after Shittu fouled the goalscorer.
- 38' GOAL FOR SOUTH KOREA! Ki Sung-Yong free-kick and Lee Jung-Soo nips in to score at the back post.
- 36' SO UNLUCKY FOR UCHE! He wallops in a shot from outside the box, but rebounds to safety off a post. That was a brilliant strike,
- 29' Great play by Obasi to wriggle free, but his shot is an easy hold for Jung Sung-Ryong.
- 13' Cha Du-Ri tosses a lovely cross in which the keeper Vincent Enyeama can't hold. Goes behind for a corner, but the deadball situation comes to nothing.
- 11' GOAL FOR NIGERIA! Chidi Odiah races down the right and Kalu Uche steams in to convert. Bad defending by South Korea.
- 8' Ki Sung-Yong smashes an effort over the bar. Good play by the young Celtic midfielder.
- 2' Lee Chung-Yong so unlucky. Just touched that past the post. The Bolton man almost gave his country the lead.
Team Line-up & Ratings
NigeriaManager: Lars Lagerbäck
Korea RepublicManager: Jung-Moo Huh
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Line-up
Live Team Line-Up
Starting line-up
- V. Enyeama
- C. Odiah
- J. Yobo
- D. Shittu
- R. Afolabi
- A. Yussuf
- D. Etuhu
- C. Obasi
- N. Kanu
- K. Uche
- Y. Aiyegbeni
Subs
- A. Ejide
- J. Utaka
- O. Martins
57′ - P. Odemwingie
- T. Taiwo
- D. Aiyenugba
- U. Echiejile 45′
- L. Haruna
- D. Adeleye
- I. Brown
- Obinna 70′
- V. Enyeama
Starting line-up
- S. Jung
- D. Cha
- Y. Cho
- J. Lee
- Y. Lee
- S. Ki
- C. Lee
- J. Kim
- J. Park
- K. Yeom
- C. Park
Subs
- W. Lee
- N. Kim 64′
- D. Lee
- J. Ahn
- Y. Kim
- B. Oh
- M. Kang
- H. Kim
- D. Kim 90′
- J. Kim 87′
- S. Lee
- B. Kim
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Many Nigerians calling for the heads of the Nigerian players don't know that in any game there will be a winner. And for you to win you must be better than your opponent and an added element of luck that follows great teams. The boys showed commitment, they fought, they tried but unfortunately we must realize that our boys are simply not good enough. And though our president is Goodluck, good luck deserted us. What to do? Look for talents not just footballers, for every Nigerian is a footballer. Keep coach Lagerback for at least one year for another Nation's Cup and watch Nigeria go!
Many Nigerians calling for the heads of the Nigerian players don't know that in any game there will be a winner. And for you to win you must be better than your opponent and an added element of luck to follows great teams. The boys showed commitment, they fought, they tried but unfortunately we must realize that our boys are simply not good enough. And though our president is Goodluck, good luck deserted us. What to do? Look for talents not just footballers, for every Nigerian is a footballer. Keep coach Lagerback for at least one year for another Nation's Cup and watch Nigeria go!
Collecting money in the name of football that has no intention of winning is a financial crime. oya EFCC there is work to do.
Nigerian eagles tried there best, afterall the are mare footballers not soldiers like other teams brought to fight with boots this time not guns. guys, you are now heroes after surviving the war against trained soldiers.
FAT YAKUBU should now quit the Nigerian team, he is a disgrace to football and sports, he don't look to me like a sports man, he look like a heavy pregnant woman, he can't score cheap goals except penalty, besides is always bring bad luck to Nigerian team!!
Let them go home. I wonder why our boy refused to play for their country and be enegetic to do their father's work, instead they will their strenght to play for club in the name of pounds and dollar that is too bad.
The comments here are absolutely disgusting. Both from the white racists and the black racists. Wars of races? That is the last thing the world wants or needs.
I'm not a football expert but the world cup is surely about all the nations coming together for a festival. A time for togetherness and peace. How dare some of you say these things, shame on you all.
Nice match, too many misses on the nigerian side, all of south korea republic's goals came from dumb tackles, I actually wanted nigeria to win but it looked like they were not going to get a miracle today. Oh well better luck next time.
contri-ppl, why una dey read all these kyn mumu comments, nau.
Abeg dey tok, mey dem comment taya. Abeg, do like say dem bi stoneThere are more things that Korean team didn't show yet. We'll enjoy Korean's unbelievable result - more than semi final.
can dead man raise again,ok nigeria super eagle can hence dead can raise
the worst team in this tunament is nigeria super eagle,which eagle,eagle of no fedel,of falior
super eagle is disgrace to the world,i wonder who brought thm to world cup,super eagle is dead
yahoo it unfair u refuse to show my comment, they are true story, u are very bais. am happy 1 of u will read and u will really feel bad. that as confirmed how bais western media can be. shame that u allow this guy costas comment to go thru. my as not got any abuse in it. you guys need some soul searching. peace out
coasta d or what ever u call your self,if u have any personal issue wit nigerians or black african go to nigeria or africa and sort it out with them not on yahoo or at this particular time when people are talking about football. AFRICA IS A GREAT CONTINENT ND AM PROUD TO BE BLACK AFRICAN FROM NIGERIA. no matter what u say i still love my country and my race.u can hate for as long as u want is not going to change anything :P
waz up with my comment yahoo? same bad media always fast to show case 9ja in bad light.
Please just leave Costa or whatever he called himself. That thing need to grow up.
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Scored a key goal and constantly annoyed the Nigerian defence.
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